UltraRunning Magazine

Becoming Legendary

egends exist in pretty much every facet of life, and the sport of ultrarunning is no exception. To help separate the latest and greatest visitor to the scene from the lasting heroes of our sport, here is a short list of the names that are those of legendary status. Full disclosure, this is my personal definition of a legend: an ultrarunner who, over the years, has completed, podiumed or won many races, shown good character/sportsmanship, contributed to the sport in numerous ways such

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